Social Media/Video Editor
Location: US, DC, Washington
Department: African Program
Required education: Bachelor's Degree

Company profile:
Applied Memetics LLC is a professional services company dedicated to integrating and delivering best practice communication and information solutions in pre-conflict, conflict, or post-conflict areas.  The world has changed: ‘always on’ brands require a new way of thinking to engage and manage their consumers. Our purpose is to inspire original thinking through a deeper understanding of technology and human behaviour.  From strategy through to implementation, our teams of connected specialists – all experts in their respective fields – work together to help our clients maximise the opportunities created by the changing digital world and create a multi faceted digital strategy through to implementation.Our work explores a new model of journalism that is based around a global story – in this case, the struggle for human rights and democracy around the world. Our goal is to build a better user experience of these stories by adding context to content, using the latest digital tools of the day. Over time, we hope to add greater clarity, deeper understanding, and more sustained engagement to the conversations surrounding global events. As such, our content is transcribed and translated into English for broadcast to a global audience.

Job description:
Applied Memetics LLC (AM LLC) is seeking a Social Media/Video Editor to work at a US International Media organization.  This mission critical office plays a key role in the development and implementation of innovative media and information communication technology (ICT) projects, programs, and services across U.S. international media. It focuses on expanding the use of the best core technology platforms, as well as assisting entities in executing global digital and brand strategies.  It also builds out the next generation of digital products to present multi-media content in an increasingly complex global media landscape.The ideal candidate will:- Be responsible for developing video content for mobile, desktop and distribution platforms - Create videos for mobile and desktop platforms; as well as for broadcast programs - Develop and execute social media programs that are aligned with the division's objectives - Develop, manage and monitor social media programs' including identifying and pursuing external social media opportunities - Monitor blogs and social media sites to quickly identify important trends, technologies, stories and coverage for use by the Africa Digital team and language services - Social media campaign outreach through key bloggers/writers, fielding and handling social media requests- Coordinate social media training- Experience with Content Management Systems and web publishing- Experience with mobile content programming, publishing and production best practices- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Meticulous attention to detail; strong organizational skills- Ability to get things done through formal channels and an informal network- Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels- Strong analytical, prioritization, problem-solving and negotiating skills- Ability to work independently and in a team environment- Commitment to "internal client" and customer service principles- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment- Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects

Requirements:
The potential candidate will have:- Proven experience with Final Cut or Adobe Premiere editing software; and digital video production best practices- Experience with shooting and editing videos on a deadline basis; Experience in a news environment preferred- Familiarity with content management systems- Thorough knowledge of social networking tools, e.g. Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp- Familiarity with web traffic analysis (e.g. Omniture)- Familiarity with SEO best practices a plus- Working knowledge of Hausa, Swahili, French, or Portuguese a plus

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